Fisan Posted October 25, 2015 Share What options are there for ordering trail running shoes online? I'm leaning towards a more minimalist show or just a lower heel drop Eish. Would not recommend expect if you are very familiar with shoes that fit your foot type. ESPECIALLY when it comes to minimalist or low heeldrop shoes. Compared to traditionalist shoes (where fewer things can go wrong IMO). Things to take note of:General "feel" of shoe - can't get that on the interwebs.Size - within a shoe brand, sizing may differ across shoe ranges (looser trainers vs narrower racers)Shoe gait - do you know what type of pronation control you need - if any?Paying that R200 more at a specialist running store (no, not Sportman's or TotalSports...), can save lot's of $$$ from running injuries due to wrong shoes...Depending on where you are in the WC we could recommend a couple of places to have a look at. That said, have a look at:The Sweat Shop: Good selection of shoesOutpost Running - another alternative, but not necessarily cheapPoobie Naidoos: Cheaper than most stores - can recommend - I've bought from them a couple of times, but sometimes very limited stock.Sportmans Warehouse - only worth it if you have Discovery Vitality discountCape Union Mart: Old version of the Salomon S-Lab's for cheap! Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted October 26, 2015 Share Agree with Koei's comments. But to add some more options, if you want to go that ways:http://www.nativesport.co.za/ (vivo's, trail freak! (wait for them on special) http://www.thetrailshop.co.za/ Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted October 26, 2015 Share BTW, anybody else doing the Tunnel Run? Sounds like you basically go up from the toll gates outside Paarl through farms to run the service tunnel of the Hugenot Tunnel (in Du Toitskloof). Simply could not resist! With it being 21k's and apparently 8 of those in the tunnel, I presume we're going to have some interesting elevation change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisan Posted October 26, 2015 Share BTW, anybody else doing the Tunnel Run? Sounds like you basically go up from the toll gates outside Paarl through farms to run the service tunnel of the Hugenot Tunnel (in Du Toitskloof). Simply could not resist! With it being 21k's and apparently 8 of those in the tunnel, I presume we're going to have some interesting elevation change. I *was* pretty keen on doing that one. Not so sure about the tunnel section...like 40 minutes or whatnot of running STRAIGHT and staring at NOTHING except for that spot of light in front of you (*ever noticed how hypnotizing night running can be?*). Anyways...scored myself a physio appointment - so I'm out. Have to rest that foot for the Red Bull Lionheart (still not qualified though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted October 26, 2015 Share What options are there for ordering trail running shoes online? I'm leaning towards a more minimalist show or just a lower heel dropwww.nativesport.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted October 27, 2015 Share Did the Golden Gate challenge over the weekend close to clarens27km/29km and 17km over 3 days What an amazing experience, but my quads are shattered. The amount of mountain ascend and descends are just crazy, but was totally awesome I did quite a few MTB stage races, but in terms of organising, food, comfort and being spoiled, etc, this is by faaaaarrr the best I've ever experienced. Definitely one for a bucket list nochain, MrFine and Fruity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted October 27, 2015 Share www.nativesport.co.zaI wanted to get a pair from them but no sizes, seems like since that bug sale they aren't getting new stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted October 27, 2015 Share I can recommend www.inov-8store.co.za Trailroc 255 MrFine and Barry Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted October 27, 2015 Share I wanted to get a pair from them but no sizes, seems like since that bug sale they aren't getting new stock?Stuart is probably one of the most acomodating dudes I have dealt with. Send him a msg, mabey he can help out. He regularly reserves shoes for me as I have amazonian jungle claws for feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 30, 2015 Share Coinciding with my newly arrived Fenix 3, I'm about to dive back into the world of pain Jogging. Trail running, though. None of this pavement stuff - it bores me. SeaBee and MrFine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted October 30, 2015 Share With you there! I do pavement pounding mid-week, since it's dark when I run before work (4am). Now training for a first (and likely only!) marathon a buddy told me to force myself to do long road runs. Oh... myyyy... hat! When you somehow get to 30k's and there's still 7 to go to home, Paarl heat and that black road just stretches out before you. I very quickly started questioning my sanity. Give me elevation any day above tar. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted November 9, 2015 Share Did anybody else do the Tunnel Run on Saturday?! Not gone into it with a race-face attitude keeping next week and my healing calve in mind. Not very technical - despite which I managed to get my feet wet on the river crossing. Stopped along the way (somewhere in the tunnel) for one of my numerous photos and a colleague caught up with me and we basically ran together from there. What a great experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisan Posted November 9, 2015 Share Did anybody else do the Tunnel Run on Saturday?! I wish... But I have to keep the legs fresh and fit for the Lionheart 6 Dec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted November 11, 2015 Share Soooooooo, looks like I got an entry in the Retto next year. Sweaty palms already SeaBee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted November 11, 2015 Share Stuart is probably one of the most acomodating dudes I have dealt with. Send him a msg, mabey he can help out. He regularly reserves shoes for me as I have amazonian jungle claws for feet.Thanks man, dropped you a pm! Edited November 11, 2015 by Skylark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinejvr Posted November 16, 2015 Share What are you guys do in terms of hydration on training runs? I am looking for a way to carry about 1.5L of water for up to a three hour run. Are you using a race vests or hydration belt system? Which make and model is working for you? Maximum comfort, with minimum/no bouncing, is non-negotiable. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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